HC Deb 09 November 1989 vol 159 cc773-4W
36. Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on health standards of imports of eggs into the United Kingdom.

Mr. Gummer

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 1 November at column210.

65. Mr. Alexander

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will institute a review of the overall effectiveness of recent legislation affecting the egg producing industry.

Mr. Gummer

We are continuing to monitor the effects of the measures introduced to tackle the problem of salmonella in eggs.